Heaven, Earth, Me Chapter 1525. Breakthrough!
Previously on Heaven, Earth, Me...
Deep inside the [Sovereign’s Echo Cavern], Yasenia stepped into the innermost zone. The dragon's roar echoed almost without pause, reverberating endlessly throughout. Waves of fury, dominance, defiance, and sheer power transformed the space near the lowest platform into a region thick like dense liquid rather than normal air.
Nevertheless, Yasenia, who had touched down at the platform's edge, advanced steadily on all four legs with wings folded close. Yet, she kept her head lifted proudly, her golden gaze fixed unflinchingly on the heart of the shadowy platform.
Observing from overhead, King Ying mentally commended Yasenia yet again. ‘Exceptional falls short for her! Such a remarkable and mighty junior.’
While progressing, Yasenia relied solely on her bloodline, physique, and Dragon Strength to uphold her form. She set aside all other elements, knowing they would hinder more than aid.
Had Yasenia arrived in this area initially, massive bursts of roars from the center would likely shatter her body and inflict severe internal wounds each time. But now, she merely sensed mild unease.
Witnessing her frame endure the intense pressure waves matching those of the prior three trials, Yasenia's heart swelled with fervor. ‘I've truly grown stronger.’
In this spot, Yasenia recognized she would achieve the fourth level of Transcendence. Upon seizing the radiant golden pearl at the core, she planned to unleash her restrained energy, letting it flow freely to evolve as needed.
‘Prior to that, I must elevate my [Empyrean Cosmos Dragon Sovereignty] further.’
Thus, Yasenia attuned to her environment; she resisted it while simultaneously seeking harmony with the overwhelming intent bequeathed by this ancient expert.
Don't mistake Yasenia's composure. The profound intent in this domain adjusted based on the intruder's cultivation realm. Thus, even Ao Xianlan's presence would lead to her frame fracturing and hemorrhaging until the pressure claimed her life.
Upon hitting the midpoint, Yasenia furrowed her brow slightly. “King Ying, I have a problem.”
King Ying, positioned close by in total comfort, inquired with interest. “What’s wrong, little one? You are advancing quite easily, right?”
“Mhm. That’s the problem.” Yasenia clarified. “Can King Ying control this formation? If so, can you make it suppress me as if I were a higher-ranked dragon? My current refinement is just too high for the desired effect to take effect. At this pace, I will need a few decades to develop my Dragon Strength to the next level.”
King Ying refrained from outright refusing. Instead, he probed curiously. “Are you in a hurry? A few decades is not much, right?”
“I am, in fact, in a hurry.” Yasenia gazed upward at King Ying. “My child is about to hatch from the egg, so I really want to return before that.”
King Ying understood and grinned. “I see. How long until it hatches?”
“That’s not important.” Yasenia shook her head, then declared resolutely. “I want to reduce several decades to just a year. At most two years. I can do it.”
King Ying narrowed his eyes. “It won’t be easy. Your body might not be able to take it.”
Yasenia flashed a bold grin, her draconic traits sharpening with wildness. “That’s exactly what I want, King Ying. I want this place to try and bend my knees.”
King Ying met Yasenia’s stare, then erupted in laughter. “This King likes you, junior! Hahaha! So be it then.”
Suddenly, a profoundly grave aura emanated from King Ying’s form, causing even Yasenia’s heart to quiver. The Dragon Strength he displayed loomed like distant stars for Yasenia now—visible yet impossibly out of reach.
The Dragon King then fixed a stern gaze on Yasenia and flicked his golden dragon claw. “Kneel.”
Instantly, Yasenia sensed the entire world crashing down upon her back. “Omph!”
Her four limbs buckled, just managing to prevent total collapse. Even her noble head dipped, neck sinews bulging with ruptured veins as she resisted letting her chin meet the floor. Teeth clenched, her golden eyes blazed with rebellion. ‘I can feel my bones cracking under pressure… My legs are unable to hold me up… However, I refuse to bow down!’
King Ying persisted despite Yasenia's dire condition. Her starry blue scales fractured, blood oozing from injuries, while her sleek yet powerful dragon limbs teetered on breaking.
Her chin hovered at knee height, nearly grazing the ground, wings clamped firmly to her sides. Still, Yasenia harbored no rage—only thrill. “Is… this… all!?”
BOOM!
Her aura detonated outward, the [Tyrant Warlord Intent Domain] raging around her like a tempest. The battlefield's Tyrant Dragon ignited with fervor before a fitting obstacle!
King Ying maintained a stoic expression, though inwardly shocked. ‘What sort of Intent Domain is this? It blends battle… instinct… monarchy… How many concepts fuse inside?’
Meanwhile, Yasenia strained with utmost force, her body howling in agony against the world-crushing might bearing down. In that instant, reflections on her Intent Domain and Dragon Strength surfaced.
‘What is missing within them?’
Sensing the relentless will forcing her to submit, clarity struck. ‘I have yet to truly step into the true lord mindset.’
She, the battlefield dominator, hadn't fully embraced her role as supreme ruler deep within. A challenger's mindset lingered always.
“That’s… wrong.”
King Ying heard her declaration.
“I am… a Progenitor Queen.”
“I am an Immortal Dragon!”
“I am the one who suppresses everything that challenges me!”
Her aura swelled powerfully, eyes hardening with sovereignty as a majestic presence emanated from Yasenia. Then, she compelled her foreleg upward, striding ahead despite her hunched posture.
As scales on her elongated neck splintered with blood flowing, Yasenia gradually elevated her dignified head.
The dragon pressed onward.
As she always had.
As she always would.
With every stride, her form fractured.
With every stride, her broken body reformed.
With every stride, her resolve intensified.
King Ying trailed as Yasenia inched toward the distant pearl. Yet, astonishment in his gaze grew daily.
One week… one month…
Yasenia persisted relentlessly, even as pressure mounted per step. Though shoved lower, each advance straightened her posture incrementally.
Day by day, Yasenia’s head lifted higher, wings gradually spreading.
Three months… six months…
Now, Yasenia’s limbs stood fully erect, head held high effortlessly. Yet dissatisfaction lingered. Why? Her wings still quivered when extending!
“More… More… I can resist more. I can… defeat this will!”
BOOM!
Her aura erupted like a gale, wings spanning fully. One year into the core depths, Yasenia extended her wings skyward with head thrown back.
ROAR!
For the first occasion since entering, Yasenia countered with her roar! Her draconic bellow unleashed a tangible shockwave engulfing the zone, and for the first time ever in this site, a second Dragon Roar thundered through the [Sovereign’s Echo Cavern].
King Ying’s eyes bulged. ‘She actually roared back?’
This realm, oppressed by the ancestor's dying roar, instinctively silenced all dragons from replying. Yet before him, King Ying beheld the grand Empyrean Cosmos Dragon spread her wings and bellow in defiance!
As she roared, Yasenia grasped the awaiting treasure, then released all her restrained powers!
The already soaring aura intensified wildly, a beam of pure energy lighting the shadowy Sovereign’s Echo Cavern.
[Tyrant Warlord Intent Domain] advanced to the fourth Level!
[Empyrean Cosmos Dragon Sovereignty] evolved, becoming the [Tyrannical Cosmos Dragon Suppression]!
Simultaneously, within Yasenia’s Dantian, a crucial transformation unfolded. This time, however, the [Emperor Dragon Pearl] she claimed occupied an odd spot.
After Yasenia absorbed the fresh treasure, it boldly invaded her Dantian, seeking the Spiritual Core for fusion.
But upon entry and facing the Spiritual Core, it confronted a colossal Celestial Black Hole Energy Star staring back.
“...”
The [Emperor Dragon Pearl] eyed the dominant force, spotting other treasures gazing sympathetically. The Celestial Black Hole Energy Star spared the arrival a glance, then dismissed it entirely.
It outright scorned the newcomer!
Soluna and companions exchanged looks at the quaking [Emperor Dragon Pearl], unsure how to proceed.
“So… Big brother treasure, what are your intentions?”
The [Emperor Dragon Pearl] edged toward the Celestial Black Hole Energy Star, shuddering violently. Duty demanded it press on!
Noting the Immortal Level treasure's audacity, the Celestial Star spun faster.
A horrifying pull seized the treasure, its accretion disk shredding the [Emperor Dragon Pearl]'s exterior. All witnessed the mighty Immortal Treasure get diced, pulverized, and converted to dusty rings, gradually devoured by the Celestial Black Hole Energy Star.
Post-devouring, the Celestial Star flared brilliantly, flooding Yasenia’s meridians with immense energy. This force raced through every pathway, physical and ethereal, broadening the meridians for greater resilience, durability, and energy throughput than ever.
Finally uncontainable, Yasenia shattered her limits.
King Ying, already mute from Yasenia’s presence, watched a far mightier energy pillar erupt, brows jerking. “Is this dragon trying to ascend to Heaven?”
The radiance piercing the perpetual gloom of Sovereign’s Echo Cavern drew the ancestors' notice, but aware of the participant, they ignored it. Obviously, that outrageous junior was claiming yet another treasure.
Tatyana, meanwhile, glanced over in surprise. “Ho? She only took two years total this time? Moreover… I can sense that she has broken through… How strong is she now?”
She brimmed with eagerness to witness Yasenia’s enhanced power.